Rancho Medanos Junior High vs Riverview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Medanos Junior High
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
812 students
Riverview Middle
Bay Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
| Measure | Rancho Medanos Junior High Pittsburg, California | Riverview Middle Bay Point, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #950 of 1,334 | #1274 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13659 of 15,369 | #15135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 812 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 10% |
| city | Pittsburg | Bay Point |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 9.5).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 89.3%).
- •Riverview Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 21.9).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High is the larger school with 812 students compared with 682.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rancho Medanos Junior High better than Riverview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Medanos Junior High ranks higher (20.7 vs 9.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rancho Medanos Junior High and Riverview Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Bay Point in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Medanos Junior High: 812. Riverview Middle: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Medanos Junior High and Riverview Middle rank in California?
Rancho Medanos Junior High is 950th of 1,334 and Riverview Middle is 1274th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).